US20040038064A1 - Bendable board material - Google Patents

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US20040038064A1
US20040038064A1 US10/224,398 US22439802A US2004038064A1 US 20040038064 A1 US20040038064 A1 US 20040038064A1 US 22439802 A US22439802 A US 22439802A US 2004038064 A1 US2004038064 A1 US 2004038064A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
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    • B32B3/10—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. formed of separate pieces of material
    • B32B3/14—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a face layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side
    • B32B3/16—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a face layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side secured to a flexible backing
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/31504—Composite [nonstructural laminate]
    • Y10T428/31971—Of carbohydrate
    • Y10T428/31975—Of cellulosic next to another carbohydrate
    • Y10T428/31978—Cellulosic next to another cellulosic
    • Y10T428/31982—Wood or paper
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/31504—Composite [nonstructural laminate]
    • Y10T428/31971—Of carbohydrate
    • Y10T428/31989—Of wood

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  • the present invention relates to board materials and, more particularly to a bendable board material that can be bent into any of a variety of shapes for making any of a variety of containers.
  • baskets may be made of different materials including ceramics, glass, wood, plastics, stainless steel, etc.
  • attractive baskets can also be used as ornaments.
  • a basket made of wood shows a graceful ancient style that greatly attracts consumers' attention.
  • Baskets made of ceramics, glass, wood, plastics, stainless steel, or other metallic materials show a rigid style. Cloths may be used for making baskets. However, when a piece of cloth is selected for making a basket, hard support means must used to support the cloth in shape.
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/835,545 teaches the use of weaving wooden strips into panels for making containers.
  • a container made according to this method is complicated and expensive.
  • the present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is main object of the present invention to provide a bendable board material that can be bent into any of a variety of shapes for making any of a variety of products such as baskets, containers, and ornamental partitions.
  • the bendable board material comprises a flexible base sheet, and two sets of hard slats respectively symmetrically bonded to two opposite sides of the flexible base sheet and arranged in parallel. The hard slats of the same set are arranged in parallel and spaced from one another at a pitch so that the finished board material can be bent along the gap between each two adjacent hard slots.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a bendable board material according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an assembly view of the bendable board material according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an elevational view of an alternate form of the bendable board material according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 shows one application example of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 shows another application example of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 shows still another application example of the present invention.
  • a bendable board material is shown comprised of a flexible base sheet 2 , and hard slats 1 and 1 A symmetrically fastened to the two opposite sides of the base sheet 2 and arranged in parallel.
  • the base sheet 2 can be made of cloth or resilient material.
  • the hard slats 1 and 1 A are long, thin, narrow pieces of wood or metal.
  • the hard slats 1 and 1 A are made of wood.
  • the hard slats 1 and 1 A can be made having any of a variety of cross sections.
  • the hard slats shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 have a trapezoidal cross section; the hard slats shown in FIG. 3 has a semi-circular cross section.
  • the hard slats 1 and 1 A each have a bottom surface coated with a layer of bonding agent, and then bonded to the top or bottom surface of the base sheet 2 by means of the application of a heat press. When assembled, the hard slats 1 at the top surface of the base sheet 2 match the hard slats 1 A at the bottom surface of the base sheet 2 .
  • the board material can rolled into a roll and then mounted with a bottom plate and a top hoop, forming a cylindrical basket.
  • the board material can be cut into desired shapes and sizes for making a rectangular basket.
  • the board material can be bent into a wave-like shape serving as an ornamental partition.

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A bendable board material having a flexible base sheet, and two sets of hard slats respectively symmetrically fastened to two opposite sides of the flexible base sheet and arranged in parallel.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention [0001]
  • The present invention relates to board materials and, more particularly to a bendable board material that can be bent into any of a variety of shapes for making any of a variety of containers. [0002]
  • 2. Description of the Related Art [0003]
  • Conventional baskets may be made of different materials including ceramics, glass, wood, plastics, stainless steel, etc. In addition to the function of holding things, attractive baskets can also be used as ornaments. A basket made of wood shows a graceful ancient style that greatly attracts consumers' attention. Baskets made of ceramics, glass, wood, plastics, stainless steel, or other metallic materials show a rigid style. Cloths may be used for making baskets. However, when a piece of cloth is selected for making a basket, hard support means must used to support the cloth in shape. [0004]
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/835,545 teaches the use of weaving wooden strips into panels for making containers. A container made according to this method is complicated and expensive. [0005]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is main object of the present invention to provide a bendable board material that can be bent into any of a variety of shapes for making any of a variety of products such as baskets, containers, and ornamental partitions. To achieve this and other objects of the present invention, the bendable board material comprises a flexible base sheet, and two sets of hard slats respectively symmetrically bonded to two opposite sides of the flexible base sheet and arranged in parallel. The hard slats of the same set are arranged in parallel and spaced from one another at a pitch so that the finished board material can be bent along the gap between each two adjacent hard slots.[0006]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a bendable board material according to the present invention. [0007]
  • FIG. 2 is an assembly view of the bendable board material according to the present invention. [0008]
  • FIG. 3 is an elevational view of an alternate form of the bendable board material according to the present invention. [0009]
  • FIG. 4 shows one application example of the present invention. [0010]
  • FIG. 5 shows another application example of the present invention. [0011]
  • FIG. 6 shows still another application example of the present invention.[0012]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a bendable board material is shown comprised of a [0013] flexible base sheet 2, and hard slats 1 and 1A symmetrically fastened to the two opposite sides of the base sheet 2 and arranged in parallel. The base sheet 2 can be made of cloth or resilient material. The hard slats 1 and 1A are long, thin, narrow pieces of wood or metal. Preferably, the hard slats 1 and 1A are made of wood. The hard slats 1 and 1A can be made having any of a variety of cross sections. For example, the hard slats shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 have a trapezoidal cross section; the hard slats shown in FIG. 3 has a semi-circular cross section.
  • The [0014] hard slats 1 and 1A each have a bottom surface coated with a layer of bonding agent, and then bonded to the top or bottom surface of the base sheet 2 by means of the application of a heat press. When assembled, the hard slats 1 at the top surface of the base sheet 2 match the hard slats 1A at the bottom surface of the base sheet 2.
  • Referring to FIG. 4, because the [0015] hard slats 1 at the top surface of the base sheet 2 match the hard slats 1A at the bottom surface of the base sheet 2 respectively and because the hard slats 1 or 1A at one side of the base sheet 2 are arranged in parallel and spaced from one another at an equal pitch, the board material can rolled into a roll and then mounted with a bottom plate and a top hoop, forming a cylindrical basket.
  • Referring to FIG. 5, the board material can be cut into desired shapes and sizes for making a rectangular basket. [0016]
  • Referring to FIG. 6, the board material can be bent into a wave-like shape serving as an ornamental partition. [0017]
  • A prototype of bendable board material has been constructed With the features of the annexed drawings of FIGS. 1 through 6. The bendable board material functions smoothly to provide all of the features discussed earlier. [0018]
  • Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims. [0019]

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What the invention claimed is:
1. A bendable board material comprising a flexible base sheet, and two sets of hard slats respectively symmetrically fastened to two opposite sides of said flexible base sheet and arranged in parallel.
2. The bendable board material as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a bonding agent applied to said hard slats and said flexible base sheet to fixedly secure said hard slats to said flexible base sheet.
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